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Why brewery and glamping bid could finally get green light

Why brewery and glamping bid could finally get green light

A fresh bid to build a coastal microbrewery snubbed twice in nine months is set to be launched, it has been revealed.

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Will housing problems break the blue reign in Kent?

Will housing problems break the blue reign in Kent?

As conservative members from across the country gather in Manchester, our political editor looks at what could ruin the Tory reign in Kent.

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Flooding shuts M20 lane as heavy rain hits Kent

Flooding shuts M20 lane as heavy rain hits Kent

Drivers are currently unable to use a flooded lane on the M20 as heavy rain sweeps across the county.

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Traffic held after crash on M2

Traffic held after crash on M2

Drivers are stuck in lengthy queues following a crash on the M2 as heavy rain sweeps across Kent.

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Electric BMW crashes into Tesco

Electric BMW crashes into Tesco

Stunned shoppers looked on as the driver of an electric BMW lost control and crashed into the front of a Tesco store.

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Footfall on 'thriving' high street close to pre-pandemic levels

Footfall on 'thriving' high street close to pre-pandemic levels

Business leaders say a popular shopping area has been 'thriving' since restrictions were lifted - with footfall figures edging closer to 2019 levels.

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M2 closed after lorry crash

M2 closed after lorry crash

Police closed the London-bound carriageway of the M2 to clear the road of debris following a crash between a lorry and car.

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Car and two vans crash on rural road

Car and two vans crash on rural road

Police were called to a crash involving two vans and a car on a rural road.

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Popular restaurant to get new garden for al-fresco dining

Popular restaurant to get new garden for al-fresco dining

One of a town's best-loved restaurants is to boast a garden for outdoor dining as part of a project dedicated to its popular former owner.

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'You need to sort your life out'

'You need to sort your life out'

A drug addict who led police on a high-speed car chase before crashing into a fence has been jailed and advised by a judge to 'sort your life out'.

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Labour shortages and price rises hit house building

Labour shortages and price rises hit house building

The number of homes being built in Kent has stalled as a shortage of skilled workers coupled with rising costs of materials hits the housing sector.

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Shocking video shows BMW on wrong side of M25

Shocking video shows BMW on wrong side of M25

Shocking footage shows a BMW being driven the wrong way down two of the county's busiest roads towards oncoming traffic.

Man fighting for life after being hit by ambulance

Man fighting for life after being hit by ambulance

A man in his 40s is in a critical condition in a London hospital after being hit by an ambulance on a main road in the early hours.

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Are iPads in the classroom ruining children's handwriting?

Are iPads in the classroom ruining children's handwriting?

As schools across Kent invest thousands of pounds into getting technology in the classrooms, how is the basic skill of handwriting being affected?

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Crowds to rally against theme park proposals

Crowds to rally against theme park proposals

Campaigners opposed to plans to build a multi-billion pound theme park on a protected marshland site and wildlife habitat are set to rally together.

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'I just want to hold my little boys' hands'

'I just want to hold my little boys' hands'

A mum-of-two born without half her left arm is hoping to raise £12k to pay for the fitting of a life-changing robotic limb.

Mum battling Cystic Fibrosis running London Marathon

Mum battling Cystic Fibrosis running London Marathon

A mum who has been battling Cystic Fibrosis all of her life is to run the London Marathon this weekend.

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Thug walks free after nightclub glass attack

Thug walks free after nightclub glass attack

A man with a "ferocious temper" threw a wine glass at a fellow dancer before pushing a finger into his eye during a New Year's Eve party.

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Toy retailers issue stark Christmas warning to parents

Toy retailers issue stark Christmas warning to parents

Toy retailers say they're unlikely to avoid the shipping issues and labour shortages affecting other supply chains and shoppers must buy early.

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Fury as police boss says Sarah 'shouldn't have let herself get arrested'

Fury as police boss says Sarah 'shouldn't have let herself get arrested'

A police boss has sparked fury by saying murder victim Sarah Everard should "not have let herself be arrested".

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BMW knocks woman off e scooter on zebra crossing

BMW knocks woman off e scooter on zebra crossing

A woman has been taken to hospital after she was knocked off an e scooter.

'Do you want someone to die?'

'Do you want someone to die?'

A man challenged climate change protesters from Insulate Britain as they blocked a busy motorway junction.

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Ten arrested in £5 million drugs swoop

Ten arrested in £5 million drugs swoop

A gang of 10, including four serving prisoners, have been arrested in a major drug trafficking probe.

Paedophile plumber groomed and raped child

Paedophile plumber groomed and raped child

A paedophile plumber raped a girl 32 times after grooming her with promises of marriage.

Kent Covid patient numbers almost halve in three weeks

Kent Covid patient numbers almost halve in three weeks

Covid cases are up 20% in Kent but the number of people with the virus in the county's hospitals has fallen 49% in three weeks.

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Nursery shut after child's death

Nursery shut after child's death

A nursery has been closed over serious safeguarding concerns following the death of a child.

Cineworld's new foyer complete in time for Bond

Cineworld's new foyer complete in time for Bond

A huge mirrored ceiling in a Cineworld foyer has been removed as film fans return following the release of No Time to Die.

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'I've had to pull children out of way of speeding cars'

'I've had to pull children out of way of speeding cars'

A petition has been launched by worried residents who say it's a matter of time before speeding motorists cause a tragedy.

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Bank of England issues £20 and £50 note warning

Bank of England issues £20 and £50 note warning

The old-style £20 and £50 notes are being withdrawn and the Bank of England is telling people to spend any they have.

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Make your own brew at first of its kind store

Make your own brew at first of its kind store

Coffee lovers can create their own recipe at a new Bluewater shop which is a first in the UK.

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